Understanding Workflow Decisions in the Context of Music Production I

BA/MA

Task

In the last years the trend to hardware use in music production continued. More and more users are deciding to choose hardware synthesizers, effects, etc. to enhance their production workflow. A growing group of electronic musicians even focusses on music performance without using computers. What are reasons for those tendencies? What are limiting factors of both approaches? How can we design interfaces to satisfy passionated hardware users as well as dedicated software enthusiasts?